Wanting to Leave the City Behind? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to own an Island getaway? ......This is your chance to experience Eastern Manitoulin’s best kept secret.
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Elm Island
Elm Island is nestled on Georgian Bay off of the northern tip of Wikwemikong and is only minutes from the Tourist port of Killarney. We are situated a short five minutes from the public launch at Prairie Point and are surrounded by shallows and shoals, so you are always protected by Islands and always near shore. Enjoy the serenity and natural beauty as the majestic bald eagle makes his nesting grounds on the adjacent Island and is often seen fishing the shallows. The surrounding Islands make for great exploration as many of the Islands remain uninhabited and leave behind plenty of artifacts from the fur-trade era. Gishtenh’s Place
Our Exclusive Private Island Cottage is ideal for family vacations or small groups. Gishtenhs Place is more than a cottage it’s an Island experience that embraces nature, family and culture to provide life long memories. Summer vacations at Gishtenhs Place are filled with mornings with the loons, afternoons in the sun and evenings by the fire.
The seclusion of island living also means self sufficiency. We operate on generator and battery power and retrieve water from the lake. The Island is equipped with a beautiful 8 x 8 detached bathroom complete with odourless composting flush toilet. The shower house offers instant hot water via our heated propane shower unit. (eco-friendly soaps provided) All of our guest’s receive fresh drinking water via two 5 gallon water tanks that can be re-filled when needed. Please note that we provide waste and recyclable pick up every two (2) days. For guest safety we provide radio communication with the local authorities and have cell phone service on the Island. Boating
We encourage our guests to bring there own boat as we have plenty of docking area and utilize the public launch at Prairie Point. If you’re an avid angler who is looking to land the “big one” our cottage is only minutes from the best pike, small mouth bass, rainbow and musky fishing on Manitoulin. Boaters can enjoy the world famous Killarney fish n chips by taking the short 15 min ride through some of Georgian Bays most breathtaking scenery. We provide detailed maps and navigational charts so exploring is made easy. Our “at your service” boat shuttle caters to your every need by providing scheduled pick up and drop off at the Cottage. We also offer shuttle service to and from Killarney. This is ideal for guests who are traveling from the GTA and would like to save on driving time by taking the short boat ride to Manitoulin Island. For guests staying in the *Killarney region we offer boat and car shuttle to some of Manitoulin’s premier events. *Please note that Killarney shuttle service requires 48hr advance booking.
Gishtenhs Place is surrounded by great fishing that can be easily accessed by canoe or boat. Families can nestle in the sand, swim or soak in summer rays at Kings Bay which is only minutes from the cottage. If golf is your passion take the challenge at Rainbow Ridge, Manitoulin’s only 18-hole golf course. *Ask about our stay and play packages. Arts and Culture
Throughout the summer months Wikwemikong is filled with events such as the traditional pow-wow (June), annual Cultural Festival (August), Professional Rodeo (July) and original theatre as preformed by Debajehmujig Theatre Group. World renowned artists complete your Wikwemikong experience with an infusion of original Anishnaabek pieces that can be viewed at their local galleries. |
